Jag Scholarship Apply Now Bulletin A Northwest High School College Career Information Center Publication Updated: 9/14/2018 7:40 AM Always available on the web College Career Click on Scholarships & Financial Aid montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/northwesths Financial Aid Seminar @ NW Tues., Oct. 2 @ 6:30 pm FAFSA filing opens for the Class of 2019 on October 1 FAFSA Fever @ MC on Oct. 14 montgomerycollege.edu/fafsafever Details can be found on our website! Scholarship Transcript Northwest High School Checklist Transcript requests for scholarships are made to our Registrar s Office (before school, during lunch or after school). Students must have a Scholarship Processing Form with parent signature on file with our Registrar s Office for Transcript release. Download the form from the College Career Scholarships & Financial Aid web page. Complete the form, making sure to include the name and address of the scholarship, and completing all required columns. Financial Aid FAFSA CSS Profile Check with your college or university Financial Aid Office for FAFSA and/or CSS Profile deadlines FAFSA @ https://fafsa.gov Student Financial Aid @ https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ CSS Profile @ https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/ Accept your Maryland aid @ https://mdcaps.mhec.state.md.us/ Important Updates Regarding Maryland Aid & Scholarships Update from the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) on the Guaranteed Access Grant Program. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) will identify students that potentially meet grant eligibility based on information obtained on the student s FAFSA. Priority consideration requires that the FAFSA be filed by March 1. For more information on changes to the GA Grant, visit mhec.maryland.gov. Maryland Legislative Scholarship Information MD Legislative Senatorial & Delegate Scholarships and Financial Assistance Programs available to graduating high school seniors @ http://mhec.maryland.gov/pages/default.aspx Select Students/Parents Select Financial Aid Resources Select Types of State and Financial Assistance Scholarship & Grant Programs. FAFSA completion by March 1 required. Check with your Legislative Senators & Delegates for their specific FAFSA requirement. To determine your legislative district visit www.mdelect.net. MCPS College Career Information website Scholarship Updates for Students: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/financialaid/scholarshipupdates.aspx A list of scholarship opportunities, including and in addition to, opportunities made available through the Northwest College Career Information Center. Listing includes links to scholarship applications and several comprehensive online databases.
Imagine America High School Scholarship Program for students interested in career training in Maryland Scholarships for Trade Schools Maryland State Directory: https://www.imagine-america.org/high-school-scholarships-trade-schools-maryland/ $1,000 scholarships available towards tuition at schools listed in the Maryland State Directory StudentScholarships.org Scholarship opportunities are published in their current newsletter. Opportunities have deadlines to apply thru the end of the school year. Visit https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php to download the newsletter. McDaniel College Educator s Legacy Scholarship MCDANIEL COLLEGE EDUCATOR S LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP: offered to high school graduating SENIORS with application to McDaniel College; application available to children of MCPS K-12 school employees; $25,000 award renewable over 4 years; 2.5 minimum GPA; acceptance to McDaniel College required for scholarship consideration visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate/admissions/apply/educators-legacy-scholarship for more information on how to apply; SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS raise.me What if you could earn $1,000 for college every time you got an A in class? What if you could earn $600 for college every time you got a B in class? How about earning $250 for participating in an after-school club or sport? Starting today you can earn scholarships to college each time you achieve one of these goals. Find out how and visit raise.me. College Scholarship Calculator (also known as College Raptor) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/college-scholarship-calculator/id1044090838?mt=8 The College Scholarship Calculator by College Raptor gives students personalized scholarship estimates at any college based on their GPA, college test scores and other factors unique to the student (self-reported) resulting in possible scholarships that may be offered. Capability to compare school information/results side-by-side. Available for iphone and Android devices. MCPS Disclaimer: This material is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery County Public Schools, the superintendent, or this school (excluding NW school specific scholarships). Please make your own decision when using this resource. Look for this symbol to indicate first time in bulletin publication. Scholarships are listed by deadline date. Application deadline date October 2018 UNC CHARLOTTE THE LEVINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM NOMINATION: open to SENIORS; applicant must be applying to UNC Charlotte; award consideration should begin with high school counselor nomination; request nomination from your counselor well in advance of the Scholars Program deadline of October 8; information about Levine Scholars can be found at https://levinescholars.uncc.edu/; DEADLINE TO REQUEST NOMINATION: OCT 8 ONLINE POSTED 23 AUG 18 2 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, JEFFERSON SCHOLAR PROGRAM open to SENIORS; applicant must be applying to the University of Virginia; high school nomination required; one nominee will be selected from Northwest High School to compete for a full scholarship (tuition, room & board, renewable for 4-years); applicants must have an outstanding record in academics (minimum 3.5 GPA), leadership, and citizenship; essays required; for nomination consideration, download the Jefferson Scholars Request for Nomination Form from our website (a limited number of copies are available in the College Career Information Center); visit www.jeffersonscholars.org for more information; nominated students will be notified by email and given access to complete the required UVA Jefferson Scholars online application; DEADLINE TO REQUEST NOMINATION: OCT 14 ONLINE POSTED 23 AUG 18 WENDY S HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP: offered to SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETES; applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; applicant must be able to demonstrate leadership in school or community and have participated in at least one sport during high school; for a list of eligible sports and access to the online application visit www.wendysheisman.com; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCT 17 ONLINE POSTED 10 SEPT 18 OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST: open to ALL collegebound SENIORS who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity; $1,000 to $5,000 college scholarships offered; essay topic How has social media impacted today s youth, and what influence does it have on their future? ; visit the Northwest High School College Career page Scholarships & Financial aid link to download the essay contest guidelines; for information on a Chapter contact, send an email to aimhighinlife@aol.com or to walterneighbors@aol.com; DEADLINE FOR ESSAY SUBMISSION: OCT 19 ONLINE DOWNLOAD POSTED 6 SEPT 18 HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP: open to SENIORS; applicant must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the US (applicant may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution); demonstrated critical financial need; applicant must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; applicant must display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; minimum 2.0 GPA required; US citizenship required; apply online at scholars.horatioalger.org; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCT 25 ONLINE POSTED 23 AUG 18 ATTRUS C. FLEMING MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: open to JUNIORS OR SENIORS planning postsecondary studies with music as a major or minor; competition will be judged on classical piano only; $5,000 award; for eligibility requirements and application procedures, visit www.flemingmusicscholarship.org click on Apply ; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: OCT 19 ONLINE POSTED 6 SEPT 18 Application deadline date November 2018 2019 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS: open to students in GRADES 5-12 who are legal residents of one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia; applicant must have participated in a volunteer activity at least in part after September 1, 2017; online application required; principal certification required and will determine the Northwest students to be honored at the Local Level; awards begin at $1,000 for State Honoree; State Honoree s selected by Prudential Spirit of Community; visit spirit.prudential.com for details on how to apply and access to the application; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: NOV 6 ONLINE POSTED 7 SEPT 18 2019 MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP offered by the Elks National Foundation: offered to high school SENIORS; applicant must be a US citizen; awards range from $1,000 to $12,500; applicants must be pursuing a four-year degree, on a full time basis at an accredited college or university in the United States; applications will be reviewed based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need; https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: NOV 15 ONLINE POSTED 6 SEPT 18 Application deadline date December 2018 & beyond VOLT LIGHTING $500 STEM SCHOLARSHIP: open to students (ages 16-25) planning to enroll in a STEM-related degree program, currently enrolled in a STEM-related degree program or open to students of which their parents work in a STEM industry; for application students will answer one of six essay topics; application window Sept. 1 Dec. 31; recipients notified one week following deadline; visit: www.voltlighting.com/volt-lighting-stem-scholarship-competition/p/scholarship-stem-competition DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: DECEMBER 31 ONLINE POSTED SINCE APRIL 27 3 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MONTGOMERY SCHOLARS: open to SENIORS planning application to Montgomery College; selected students will be offered two-year (four academic semesters), full tuition merit scholarships that will also include the majority of expenses associated with attending a summer study travel experience in the US; application includes the online MC application, at least two letters of recommendation, and college test scores (or the MC Accuplacer) by December 2018; visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/montgomeryscholars to begin the application process; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: JANUARY 7 ONLINE POSTED 13 SEPT 18 NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM sponsored by Advancing Cooperative & Work-Integrated Education (WACE): offered to graduating high school SENIORS making application to the 9 WACE Partner Institutions: Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, The University of Toledo, the University of Cincinnati and Wentworth Institute of Technology; cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher required (4.0 scale); visit www.waceinc.org to complete the online application; DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEB 15 (POSTMARKED) ONLINE POSTED 7 SEPT 18 MCPS Disclaimer: This material is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Montgomery County Public Schools, the superintendent, or this school (excluding NW school specific scholarships). Please make your own decision when using this resource. INTERNET RESOURCES FOR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHING: AffordableCollege.com: LGBTQ students financial aid resource @ affordablecolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-college-resources AYN RAND NOVELS ESSAY CONTESTS: awards range from $30 to $10,000; essay choices based on 3 Ayn Rand novels and will be judged on both style and contest, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized; current novel options include Anthem for grades 9 & 10; The Fountainhead for grades 11 & 12 and Atlas Shrugged for grade 12 only; DEADLINES VARY BASED ON NOVEL: www.aynrandnovels.com HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND https://www.hsf.net/scholarship Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Applicant must be Hispanic Heritage with a high school GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). The Hispanic Scholarship Fund s (HSF) mission is to strengthen America by advancing the college education of Hispanic Americans. We deliver a range of programs to Hispanic families and students through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, college retention and career opportunities. TIMELINE: JANUARY APRIL For details on the Hispanic Scholarship Fund programs available, select Scholarships from the navigation bar. Select the link for High School Students. KID S CHANCE OF MARYLAND, INC.: Offered to children (minimum 16 years of age) of catastrophically injured or deceased Maryland workers. Visit www.kidschance-md.org or call (410) 832-4702 for details and application. Applications will be accepted all year. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MCPS) COLLEGE CAREER INFORMATION CENTER WEBSITE & SCHOLARSHIP UPDATES FOR STUDENTS: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/careercenter/financialaid/scholarshipupdates.aspx SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/ WALMART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS The Wal-Mart Foundation offers scholarship programs to Wal-Mart associates and dependents. To learn more about these programs or to apply, visit the website below: http://giving.walmart.com/foundation/ and Select Associate Scholarships ). 4 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin
MORE WAYS TO SEARCH: (IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): www.chci.org/education/ - provides resources for Latino students, including a directory of scholarships and internships www.fafsa.ed.gov: website for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. www.finaid.org: A free, comprehensive, independent & objective guide to financial aid. Also includes a free Financial Aid Estimation Form. http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships/: HBCU CONNECT was founded in 1999 by Hampton University graduate William Roger Moss III, who connected with fellow HBCU grad and entrepreneur E. Shawn Starks to create the first African American targeted social network launched as "hbcu-central.com". This link is a resource for scholarships specifically targeted to students planning to attend a Historically Black College or University. HBCU Bound Seniors www.hbcucouncil.com: Several scholarship opportunities with varying criteria. Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities. Google guide by name for the latest publication. www.maldef.org: Click on the Scholarships link. Opportunities for Latino students who may have immigration related concerns. www.ncaa.org: Sports scholarships, internships and college eligibility requirements for students. www.nextstepu.com for a scholarship search engine that connects with thousands of ways to pay for college. Information about ROTC programs, scholarships and colleges: bestcolleges.com/resources/rotc-programs. StudentScholarships.org Deadlines vary see their latest newsletter at www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php ScholarshipGuidance.com Scholarships.com: Search what s trending now sports for women unusual scholarships first in family/first generation tips on application strategies financial aid information Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships: www.artandwriting.org www.scholarships4students.com: Search for scholarships by categories. Scholarships for Montgomery College Universities at Shady Grove Transfer Students. Intended to help meet the needs of those seeking to complete a BA degree after attending a 2-year college. www.shadygrove.umd.edu/admissions/financial-aid Select Scholarships The Healthcare Initiative Foundation scholarships at MC provide support of $1,500 at MC and $3,000 at USG each academic year. Major specific. Visit the Montgomery College Foundation website: montgomerycollege.academicworks.com END 5 P age: College Career: JAG Scholarships: JAG Scholarship Bulletin